If you want to insulate a floor assembly by leaving the joist bays empty and installing rigid foam on the underside of the joists here are a few things to keep in mind.
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This can be stapled up between the floor joists.
Wall insulation systems require that the band joist area of the floor frame be insulated.
According to the 2012 irc the minimum r value for floor assemblies is r 13 in zones 1 and 2 r 19 in zones 3 and 4 r 30 in zones 5 and 6 and r 38 in zones 7 and 9.
Trim pieces of fiberglass insulation using a utility knife so the pieces fit into joist bays along the rim joist.
Do we cover them with the insulation insulate around them.
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Wall insulation shall begin 3 inches below the top of the masonry foundation wall and shall extend down to 3 inches above the top of the footing or concrete floor 3 inches above the interior ground surface or 24 inches below the outside finished ground.
Make sure that you wear gloves and a mask for protection.
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Now that you understand insulation r values you can make sure your home is properly insulated.
Use a vapor barrier to keep your floor above free from condensation caused by the new insulated area.
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Roll out the fiberglass insulation sheets between the joists facing side up making sure it is snugly in place.